Anyone Used the Mystery Ranch Back Strap?

[Loper]

I just bought a Mystery Ranch Metcalf and noticed that there is an accessory called the "Back Strap" that helps secure your load to the frame. It is on sale right now on Black Ovis, but the single review for it is only 3 stars. I've looked for other reviews on the forum as well as on YouTube and can't find much.

Anyone have this? If so, does it work well? Do you recommend it to help haul heavy loads or does the standard overload feature on the pack suffice?

Mystery Ranch Back Strap

The BACK STRAP was designed to work with the MYSTERY RANCH Guide Light MT™ frame.

www.blackovis.com

 

[eaglemountainman]

I don't really see it doing anything more/better than the overload shelf already does.

BTW, the overload shelf works extremely well.

 

[bruno59]

The overload shelf works well but i like the back strap because once you get back with the first load you remove the bag completely and just use the back strap for the next loads plus you can move the load up further on your back if you want and the back strap has a strip on orange on it which is nice

 

[Loper]

Thanks for the feedback! I probably won’t take advantage of the sale on this and wait to see how the overload shelf works on the pack before considering buying the back strap. Pack should be coming in next week.

 

[mdf21]

i've been using the back strap for training with weighted pack. again, the full pack and load shelf will do the same but just minimizing a bit.

 

[Cmor_15]

How would the back strap hold a weight? Like a 45 lb plate. I have a Selway and have been wondering if the back strap would be a good option for off season training.

 

[Loper]

I don't think that the back strap would have any issues holding a 45 lb plate.Its got a couple of straps on the side to make sure it doesn't slip off the side. Just want to make sure you have it secured well.

 

[RGARNER]

I used a beartooth 80 last season and did just fine without it